cover 1891 (3 Mar.), cover from Lamu to Kendal, Westmorland, bearing ½ Anna and 2 annas, initialled "A.D.", S.G. 20, used in combination with 1890-95 4a. yellow-brown, S.G. 9, tied by "LAMU/A/MR 3/91" single circle datestamps and by a blue crayon line; cover, with embossed crest of the Church Missionary Society and central filing crease, backstamped Aden and Kendal; a great rarity; 4½ annas rate. Photo | Christie's

Lot 91

cover 1891 (3 Mar.), cover from Lamu to Kendal, Westmorland, bearing ½ Anna and 2 annas, initialled "A.D.", S.G. 20, used in combination with 1890-95 4a. yellow-brown, S.G. 9, tied by "LAMU/A/MR 3/91" single circle datestamps and by a blue crayon line; cover, with embossed crest of the Church Missionary Society and central filing crease, backstamped Aden and Kendal; a great rarity; 4½ annas rate. Photo

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cover 1891 (3 Mar.), cover from Lamu to Kendal, Westmorland, bearing ½ Anna and 2 annas, initialled "A.D.", S.G. 20, used in combination with 1890-95 4a. yellow-brown, S.G. 9, tied by "LAMU/A/MR 3/91" single circle datestamps and by a blue crayon line; cover, with embossed crest of the Church Missionary Society and central filing crease, backstamped Aden and Kendal; a great rarity; 4½ annas rate. Photo